ISLAMABAD:Pakistan has welcomed the Saudi efforts for peaceful settlement of the conflict in Yemen.

In a statement by the Foreign Office on Wednesday, Pakistan welcomed the UN Special Envoy’s announcement of a truce in Yemen. It also supported the establishment of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, successful conclusion of the GCC hosted intra-Yemeni dialogue in Riyadh.

The statement further said Pakistan considers the establishment of the Council an important step in the right direction, that will help promote comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis. Pakistan urged the all parties to the conflict in Yemen to engage in a meaningful dialogue to end hostilities and ensure regional peace and stability.